Downtown in Peterborough, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Millenium Walkway
Otonabee River Trail
Welcome to Peterborough's celebration of the Millennium. This is our tribute to a rich and diverse natural heritage; to the First Nations and to the early European settlers who carved a home in the wilderness; to industries, past and present, which helped forge a community; and to local artists who continue to create and inspire.
Whether you walk, run or ride, we invite you to discover our accomplishments, explore our attractions, and enjoy our inheritance.
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Sir Sandford Fleming: early resident and inventor of Standard Time
Visit: Hutchison House Museum, Sir Sandford Fleming College
Erected 2000 by City of Peterborough.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 44° 18.114′ N, 78° 19.119′ W. Marker is in Peterborough, Ontario. It is in Downtown. It is on King Street just east of Water Street, on the right when traveling east. This overview marker and Walkway are in Millenium Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 King Street, Peterborough ON K9J 0A5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The River (here, next to this marker); The Landscape (here, next to this marker); In the Glacier's Wake (here, next to this marker); The First Nations (here, next to this marker); Full Circle (here, next to this marker); From Frontier Town... (a few steps from this marker); ...To Bustling City (a few steps from this marker); Otonabee River Trail (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterborough.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.


